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Places You Must Visit While You Spend Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Though belonging to a rugged Central American terrain, Costa Rica, with expansive coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, has been an emerging popular tourism spot. Though being home to a rain forest, Costa Rica’s capital has become a popular tourist attraction owing to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Costa Rica also attracts a fair share of attention owing to the volcanic mountains it houses and the rich biodiversity there. But mostly, Costa Rica is famous for its beaches, the pristine waters and its picturesque and soothing landscape. There are many Costa Rica luxury homes which are available, suitable for every tourist in accordance with their travel budget. Apart from that, roughly a quarter of Costa Rica is made up of protected jungles, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds and other exotic fauna. As a tourist, here are the things which must be in your itinerary when you are visiting Costa Rica.
By Emily Jack7 years ago in Wander
Sultans, Temples, and Coconut Rice
I stood in the pre-dawn darkness outside of the Losman (Indonesian hostel) and waited for the bus. When I entered the bus, I was pleasantly surprised to meet two young European women about my age. They were both from the Netherlands and we chatted as the bus wound its way through the Indonesian countryside. The sky lightened and we could see the rice fields and terraces in the mountainside where the tea fields were. The sun rose above the horizon and the sky filled with color. I looked at Mt. Merape in the distance, Yogyakarta's famous active volcano, to see the sun hovering above its peak, illuminating the mountain and the countryside below. I gazed at the stunning beauty before me, imprinting the image in my memory. After about an hour of scenic beauty, the bus arrived at Borodobur, the ancient Buddhist temple site.
By Jenny Beck7 years ago in Wander
Research Tips
I am someone who loves to research, organize and color-code. I am currently planning a vacation for myself. I’m not going by myself, my husband and our good friend is joining me. I quickly realized just how much I really love to do this kind of thing.
By Ashley Hamilton7 years ago in Wander
How Anime Is Influencing Japanese Tourism
Japan has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia because of its ancient temples, breathtaking skyscrapers, and historic sites. But today, one of the highest drivers of tourism in the country is Japan’s pop culture. Polygon reports that Japanese animated movies like Kimi no Na wa (Your Name) brought fans to local destinations that wouldn’t have otherwise become tourist spots. Fans often flock to these real-life settings as pilgrims, following what the Japanese call seichijunrei, which literally translates to "holy land pilgrimage," though in this context it translates to "anime pilgrimage."
By Jenni Pearson7 years ago in Wander
How to Get Cheap International Data with a GlocalMe G3 HotSpot. Top Story - January 2019.
International travel is awesome. It's exciting, exhilarating, and it's awesome to do in your 20s. International travel is also expensive. There are flights, hotels, and agonizing daily data costs.
By Alicia Springer7 years ago in Wander
Rent an RV
It had never occurred to me that one can rent a trailer or RV just like one rents a room in someone's home. It wasn't until I starting writing on UpWork that I realized that people can rent trailers and RV's for trips. This is a clever idea for both the owner and renter. I owned a popup trailer with my husband when the kids were little. The trailer spent most of it's time in the garage. If we were lucky, we took the kids camping a few weekends out of the year.
By Nalda Parker7 years ago in Wander
Useful Tips for Traveling with Your Baby
The thought of traveling with a young baby is really terrifying for the new parents, but if you have organized and planned your trip properly, then traveling with your infant can be a very exciting and thrilling experience. It is very natural if you are nervous about taking a flight with your infant. You may be presented with many challenges while traveling with your small baby, but proper planning can really help you to face them efficiently.
By Nancy Rogers7 years ago in Wander
5 Trips Every Person Should Take at Least Once in Life
Exploring a new place, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures and overcoming diverse challenges, these are the ingredients that make the recipe for the dish called travelling. Travelling feeds the mind and the soul with all the necessary nutrients for the overall growth of a person. One should travel as much as they can. Not only is it fun to explore new places and see what the world has in store for us, but it’s also a great form of learning and therapy. You are exposed to different roads, cultures and obstacles that teach you how to deal with different circumstances in life and leave you like a more aware person.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Wander
Peterlee—the Lesser Known of the Post-War 'New Towns'
If you ever find yourself in the North East of England, almost every town and village you’ll pass will most likely have some connection to the rich coal mining history. Some of these places still have ‘colliery’ in their title and the days of the pits are still fresh in the minds of many in these parts. In the centre of all of these mining villages lies a town which didn’t have its own coal mine. This town is Peterlee.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in Wander
